By: Jerika P – i-Lead Realty Social Media Manager
Here are a few minor improvements you could try making to make your home more appealing to buyers.
1. Make Your Yard Neat & Elegant
Making upgrades to the exterior of your property will increase the likelihood that buyers will notice it when you place it on the market, but if the cost is out of your price range or you don’t have the extra cash, you may make basic, low-cost yard improvements instead. You can try adding annuals, perennials, or bushes with seasonal flowers. Weeding, fertilizing, watering, and aerating your lawn are all things you should do as well as regularly mowing the lawn to keep it cleaner.
2. Clean the Walls
Although newly painted rooms are attractive to potential buyers, if you can’t afford new paint or your walls are still in great shape with only a few minor blemishes, washing them can still go a long way toward giving them a desirable appearance.
3. Fix the Lighting
Consider changing the dull recessed lights in your living and dining rooms. You might also think about putting in energy-saving fixtures and bulbs. Dark flooring, walls, and ceiling colors can all affect how well a room is lit.
4. A Kitchen Upgrade
It may seem like a good idea to completely renovate your kitchen, but doing so is expensive and doesn’t always yield favorable results. You can still achieve the best resale value with inexpensive cosmetic upgrades. One option to give your kitchen a new look is to replace old appliances with new ones.
5. Replace Worn-out Carpeting and Update Floor Finishes
Particularly for potential homebuyers, an outdated or discolored carpet is a major turnoff. The cost of water-based products to renew various floor types is only a few hundred dollars. If expert cleaning is unsuccessful, think about purchasing a brand-new carpet.
(Source: Rochester Blog)
We know tackling these home improvements can be intimidating, that’s why we always recommend finding a real estate professional. They will be able to help you understand if this is needed, and what other things you can do to make your home appeal to buyers. If you are searching for a Real Estate Professional or would like to learn more, you can contact us here.
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